![]() Grammar schools varied in quality during the Elizabethan era, but grammar school curricula were largely similar. Although no attendance records for the period survive, biographers agree that Shakespeare was probably educated at the King's New School in Stratford, a free school chartered in 1553, about a quarter-mile from his home. His actual date of birth remains unknown, but is traditionally observed on 23rd April, Saint George's Day. He was born in Stratford-upon-Avon and baptised there on 26th April 1564. William Shakespeare was the son of John Shakespeare, an alderman and a successful glover originally from Snitterfield, and Mary Arden, the daughter of an affluent landowning farmer. Few records of Shakespeare's private life survive, and there has been considerable speculation about matters as wide ranging as his physical appearance, sexuality and religious beliefs. Referred to as England's national poet, and the 'Bard of Avon', his extant works, including some collaborations, consist of about 38 plays, 154 sonnets, two long narrative poems, and a few other verses, (some with unconfirmed authorship). His plays have been translated into every major living language and are performed more often than those of any other playwright. William Shakespeare, as any reader of this book will presumably know, was an English poet, playwright and actor, widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language - and the world's pre-eminent dramatist. TO THE MEMORY OF MY BELOVED THE AUTHOR, MR. ![]() The express permission of the publisher in writingīritish Library Cataloguing-in-Publication DataĪ catalogue record for this book is available This edition is published by Classic Books Library Furthermore, it can be yours on Blu-ray or DVD from June 21 – we’d definitely urge enthusiasts of both Shakespeare and the historical period of the Wars of the Roses to pick it up.By WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE KING HENRY THE SIXTH THE Second PART A History ![]() Ultimately, this first episode – there are another two in the series to go – is a slow burner, but eventually ignites in spectacular fashion. Also compelling are the exchanges between Hugh Bonneville and Sally Hawkins as, respectively, Humphrey and Eleanor, the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester. So, at the center, we’ve got Tom Sturridge, who easily convinces as the naïve but good-natured title character and fifteenth century English king. Henry VI Part 1 is the play being adapted for the screen here – and, while the script largely adheres to the original, Shakespeare-penned dialogue, right down to the historically authentic language, a few tweaks here and there to the writing and an array of excellent performances provide a great lift. While William Shakespeare’s early history plays have often been derided in comparison to his later material, modern adaptations can take them to a higher, more exciting level – as, indeed, appears to have occurred with the first installment of the new series of The Hollow Crown.
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